Levite living at the time of Exile and Return
Hasshub was a Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
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Also known as Hashub
Hasshub was a Levite who lived in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the lists of inhabitants of Jerusalem recorded in 1 Chronicles and Nehemiah. In both passages, Hasshub is identified as a Levite, indicating his role in the religious life of the community. The Levites were responsible for various duties in the temple and in the worship services. No other information is provided about Hasshub in the Bible. (1Ch.9.14; Neh.11.15).
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2815
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari;
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
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